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FM proposes duty-free imports of specified inputs for leather exports

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs for promoting the country's exports of leather. The move will help provide cushion to leather exporters who are reeling under the steep 50 per cent US tariffs. The country's leather and leather products shipments dipped marginally 0.23 per cent to USD 3.3 billion during April-December 2025-26. She also exempted parts used to manufacture microwave ovens from basic customs duty. Sitharaman announced that India will develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Sarnath, and Hastinapur. She also proposed to extend the time period of exports of final products from six months to one year for exporters of leather, and textile garments. Further the minister said that the government will support Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India to scale up production of assistive devices.

Navigating global turmoil: Can India stay the course on policy and growth?

Despite geopolitical risks and inflation worries, experts say resilient growth, likely US rate cuts, and stable Indian fundamentals will shape markets in the year ahead

Cautious confidence: Amid uncertainty, banks seek to steer with stability

Even as banks boast healthy books, concerns remain across the financial landscape. Raghu Mohan and Abhijit Lele explain why work is not yet complete

Now, for an investment protection guarantee to signal India is serious

It will signal to the world that India is serious about being open for business

India-EU FTA: Indian pharma to get stronger dose of EU market access

EU's zero-tariff offer on most chemical and medical exports is set to boost India's pharma, medtech and biosimilars access to European markets

India-EU FTA weaves new hope into $100 billion textile export dream

To double apparel exports to Europe from $5.5 billion to over $11 billion in five years

India-EU FTA to boost marine exports with tariff cuts of up to 26%

Concerns over non-tariff barriers for farm and animal products remain

India's exports dream likely to run into the hard wall of realities

Tripling India's exports by 2035 needs tiger-like performance, open markets and ruthless reform-conditions history suggests India does not yet have

A sigh of relief for markets after Donald Trump U-turn on Greenland

Indian equities rose as global markets rebounded and Trump softened his tariff stance, with hopes of a US-India trade deal lifting the Sensex and Nifty by 0.5%

Jindal Stainless Q3 profit jumps 26.6% as domestic demand offsets exports

Jindal Stainless reported a sharp rise in Q3 profit on strong domestic demand and efficiency gains

Americans pay the bulk of tariffs on Indian exports, finds study

Indian exporters did not cut prices after the US imposed 50% tariffs, instead reducing volumes, leaving American consumers to bear most of the tariff burden, a Kiel study finds

25% US tariff may affect Iran's Chennai Petroleum Corp dividend claims

Fresh US tariffs on Iran may hit dividend flows to CPCL's Iranian shareholder, though operations stay insulated as the refiner deepens retail foray and expansion plans

Trump may slap tariffs on countries that don't back his Greenland plans

Earlier this week, the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met in Washington this week with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

China's record trade surplus ensures global turmoil will continue

China's record trade surplus is less a sign of strength than of a stalled growth model-one that deepens global imbalances and fuels the next wave of trade conflict

Datanomics: US imposes 25% tariff, worsening Iran's economic stress

As the US slaps fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners, India faces little fallout - but the move underscores Tehran's deepening economic stress under decades of sanctions

India, US restart virtual trade talks; Sergio Gor presents credentials

India and the US have resumed virtual talks on a bilateral trade deal after the holiday break, with both sides signalling commitment but no timeline yet for in-person negotiations

US auto firms hesitant to acquire parts from Indian manufacturers

US automakers are hesitant to sign new supply contracts with Indian auto component makers due to higher tariffs, though existing trade may continue in the near term, ACMA said

Trump once vowed $2,000 checks. Now he says, 'When did I say that?'

US President Donald Trump questioned his earlier promise of $2,000 checks funded by tariffs, saying payments may come later this year, not before the 2026 midterms as previously suggested

New tariff threat: Additional duties on exports will raise risks for India

Rising US tariff threats over Russia ties are straining India's trade outlook, putting exports, investment flows and economic stability at fresh risk

Gold, silver to stay firm next week as traders brace for US tariff verdict

Gold and silver prices are expected to sustain positive momentum next week amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the uncertainty surrounding the US Supreme Court's impending decision on President Donald Trump's tariff policy, analysts said. The release of inflation data from major economies, including the US, India, and Germany, along with trade and investment numbers from China and commentary from some Federal Reserve officials, will also be closely watched by the traders, they added. "The bullions are expected to continue their positive momentum and corrective moves should be a buying opportunity, as focus again will remain on the US Supreme court hearing in the Trump's trade tariffs case and the geopolitical issues surrounding US President Donald Trump's actions & comments," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures climbed by Rs 3,058, or 2.25 per cent, over the .